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95 Theses for the 1980's

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NINETY-FIVE THESES
FOR THE 1980'S
By Jerry Falwell
CONCERNING AMERICA
1. That the concept of government itself, like that of
marriage, is an institution divinely ordained by God.
2. That America, unlike any other country in the world
today, owes its origin to men of God who desired to
build a nation for the glory of God.
3. That the American system of government, though
imperfect, is nevertheless the best political concept in
the history of the world.
4. That any needed change in its structure should be
achieved through peaceful, legal processes.
5. That all Americans should love and honor their flag.
6. That all its citizens have the right to receive just and
equal treatment under the law.
7. That all its citizens have a right to religious freedom.
8. That all its citizens have a right to peaceful assembly.
9. That all citizens of legal age have both right and
responsibility to register and vote in every election.
10. That this nation serves as the only barrier to worldwide
Communistic occupation.
11. That because of this, we are obligated to remain strong
to assure our own liberty and to protect the very
concept of freedom itself.
12. That any attempt to weaken our defense systems is both
an act of treason and a crime against the remaining free
nations in the world's community.
13. That all able-bodied U.S. male citizens are obligated to
fight to the death, if necessary, to defend the flag.
14. That all others, including female citizens, are to aid in
every possible way.
15. That all female citizens are to be exempt from any draft
laws.
16. That the free enterprise system of profit be encouraged
to grow, being unhampered by any socialistic laws or
red tape.
17. That, to maintain human dignity and individual respect,
each able-bodied male citizen perform useful and
honest work to support himself and his dependents.
18. That all welfare aid be immediately and permanently
withdrawn from any able-bodied man refusing to
perform an honest day's work.
19. That all other unproductive governmental financial
programs be terminated, harmful programs which in
themselves perpetuate poverty and laziness.
20. That a balanced national budget be a yearly goal of both
the President and the Congress.
21. That all elected officials found guilty of sexual
promiscuity, whether heterosexual or homosexual, and
(or) financial deceit, be removed from public office
rather than receiving a mild rebuke from their peers.
22. That less authority be vested in federal government.
23. That more of this authority be given to state and city
government.
24. That this country cease from aiding those unfriendly
nations (Russia, China, etc.) through massive low
interest loans, the selling of wheat below market costs,
etc.
25. That this country help those friendly nations such as
Israel, Taiwan, South Korea, South Africa, etc.
26. That any and all efforts to bring about a central world
government be unceasingly opposed.
27. That while we support all genuine efforts for world
peace in the community of nations, we nevertheless
express little confidence in the United Nations to
achieve this because of past failures and the anti-
American philosophies displayed by that organization.
28. That we totally condemn the vicious aggression of the
U.S.S.R. as seen by their ruthless land grabs of many
eastern European countries and, of recent times,
Afghanistan.
29. That through the process of a 20th century moral and
spiritual awakening our nation once again take its
rightful and historical place as leader and example to
the other countries in the world's community.
30. That this renewal of the eighties begin with the joining
of hands of church and political leaders, both
promising to help and support the other in
accomplishing their God-appointed tasks.
CONCERNING THE FAMILY
31. That God Himself has in stituted marriage.
32. That ideal marriage consists of the joining of one man
to one woman for one life-time.
33. That no other institution in human history has proven
so successful or satisfactory.
34. That children are the normally expected fruit of this
union.
35. That the husband is looked upon as the divinely
appointed head of this institution.
36. That both husband and wife have the responsibility of
raising their children without outside governmental
interference.
37. That children belong to the parents and are not wards
of the state.
38. That communal living is wrong because it is anti-family.
39. That abortion is wrong because it is anti-family.
40. That homosexuality is wrong because it is anti-family.
41. That polygamy is wrong because it is anti-family.
42. That child or wife abuse is wrong because it is anti-family.
43. That abusive use of alcohol and drugs is wrong because
it is anti-family.
"^4. That pre-marital sex is wrong because it is anti-family.
■45. That incest is wrong because it is anti-family.
46. That adultery is wrong because it is anti-family.

NINETY-FIVE THESES
FOR THE 1980'S
By Jerry Falwell
CONCERNING AMERICA
1. That the concept of government itself, like that of
marriage, is an institution divinely ordained by God.
2. That America, unlike any other country in the world
today, owes its origin to men of God who desired to
build a nation for the glory of God.
3. That the American system of government, though
imperfect, is nevertheless the best political concept in
the history of the world.
4. That any needed change in its structure should be
achieved through peaceful, legal processes.
5. That all Americans should love and honor their flag.
6. That all its citizens have the right to receive just and
equal treatment under the law.
7. That all its citizens have a right to religious freedom.
8. That all its citizens have a right to peaceful assembly.
9. That all citizens of legal age have both right and
responsibility to register and vote in every election.
10. That this nation serves as the only barrier to worldwide
Communistic occupation.
11. That because of this, we are obligated to remain strong
to assure our own liberty and to protect the very
concept of freedom itself.
12. That any attempt to weaken our defense systems is both
an act of treason and a crime against the remaining free
nations in the world's community.
13. That all able-bodied U.S. male citizens are obligated to
fight to the death, if necessary, to defend the flag.
14. That all others, including female citizens, are to aid in
every possible way.
15. That all female citizens are to be exempt from any draft
laws.
16. That the free enterprise system of profit be encouraged
to grow, being unhampered by any socialistic laws or
red tape.
17. That, to maintain human dignity and individual respect,
each able-bodied male citizen perform useful and
honest work to support himself and his dependents.
18. That all welfare aid be immediately and permanently
withdrawn from any able-bodied man refusing to
perform an honest day's work.
19. That all other unproductive governmental financial
programs be terminated, harmful programs which in
themselves perpetuate poverty and laziness.
20. That a balanced national budget be a yearly goal of both
the President and the Congress.
21. That all elected officials found guilty of sexual
promiscuity, whether heterosexual or homosexual, and
(or) financial deceit, be removed from public office
rather than receiving a mild rebuke from their peers.
22. That less authority be vested in federal government.
23. That more of this authority be given to state and city
government.
24. That this country cease from aiding those unfriendly
nations (Russia, China, etc.) through massive low
interest loans, the selling of wheat below market costs,
etc.
25. That this country help those friendly nations such as
Israel, Taiwan, South Korea, South Africa, etc.
26. That any and all efforts to bring about a central world
government be unceasingly opposed.
27. That while we support all genuine efforts for world
peace in the community of nations, we nevertheless
express little confidence in the United Nations to
achieve this because of past failures and the anti-
American philosophies displayed by that organization.
28. That we totally condemn the vicious aggression of the
U.S.S.R. as seen by their ruthless land grabs of many
eastern European countries and, of recent times,
Afghanistan.
29. That through the process of a 20th century moral and
spiritual awakening our nation once again take its
rightful and historical place as leader and example to
the other countries in the world's community.
30. That this renewal of the eighties begin with the joining
of hands of church and political leaders, both
promising to help and support the other in
accomplishing their God-appointed tasks.
CONCERNING THE FAMILY
31. That God Himself has in stituted marriage.
32. That ideal marriage consists of the joining of one man
to one woman for one life-time.
33. That no other institution in human history has proven
so successful or satisfactory.
34. That children are the normally expected fruit of this
union.
35. That the husband is looked upon as the divinely
appointed head of this institution.
36. That both husband and wife have the responsibility of
raising their children without outside governmental
interference.
37. That children belong to the parents and are not wards
of the state.
38. That communal living is wrong because it is anti-family.
39. That abortion is wrong because it is anti-family.
40. That homosexuality is wrong because it is anti-family.
41. That polygamy is wrong because it is anti-family.
42. That child or wife abuse is wrong because it is anti-family.
43. That abusive use of alcohol and drugs is wrong because
it is anti-family.
"^4. That pre-marital sex is wrong because it is anti-family.
■45. That incest is wrong because it is anti-family.
46. That adultery is wrong because it is anti-family.